Overview


Traffic Safety Supervisor – Manchester
Job Description

The TSS role is to act as the auditor and check and challenger of quality and is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day delivery and safety of TTM out on site. They shall ensure on behalf of the appointed TM Manager that all risk controls are being effectively implemented in a timely, safe manner to the agreed design and standards.

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Responsibilities

  • Have a detailed working knowledge of the TRSGD and relevant Traffic Signs Manuals – they must be able to interpret TTM drawings and provide an assessment of what is reasonably practicable.
  • Undertaking site inspections and audits of TTM prior to works, during works and when TTM is being and has been removed.
  • Assessing work site activities as work progresses to ensure all risks associated with TTM remain managed ALARP
  • Ensuring reporting and recording of incidents is undertaken and assisting with investigations.
  • Organising and controlling officer rolling road-blocks if required.
  • Undertake co-ordination during TTM operations with relevant network control rooms.
  • Be available on behalf of the TMM to manage all matters relating to traffic safety and control as per the agreed emergency plan – this includes recovery operations.
  • Ensuring no debris or sign frames are left when TTM is removed.

The TSS Must not .

  • Directly control, direct, supervise or manage the TTM operations on behalf of the TTM provider
  • Be the named TM Designer for the works that they are overseeing.
  • Work excessive hours
  • Be an unqualified member of a contractor, supplier, supervision consultant, design or highway traffic authority staff

Essential

  • 5 years’ experience within Traffic Management
  • Good understanding of local authority works, 12D M7 Supervisor qualification would be preferred but not a necessity.
  • Review supply chain Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • Can brief Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • Supervise temporary and permanent roadmarking supply chain activities.
  • Supervise temporary barrier activities including installation, maintenance & removal.
  • Carrying out routine maintenance checks of all temporary traffic management, temporary safety barrier and temporary / permanent road markings on site to highlight any defects.
  • Carry out Tool box talks
  • Computer literate
  • Experience in Auto Cad is a benefit but not essential.
  • Full Driving licence.

Desirable

  • 7 years’ experience within Traffic Management

Qualifications

Essential

  • NHSS 12 Traffic Safety Supervisor
  • CITB Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) as a minimum
  • NHSS 12D M6 or M7 (level 2)
  • Conflict management training
  • DBS Check
  • Safety Critical Medical

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